Larry in Florida

Larry in Florida

corrections, LTC, pre-op

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  1. How do I control my nerves / Help

    Larry in Florida posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to go to clinicals for three days and my nerves are shot. Does anyone have any suggestions to calm me down. My degree depends on these three days and many people fail because of...

  2. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    Larry in Florida replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I work pre-op. 22ga for epidurals , 20ga for general anesthesia. Larry in

  3. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

    Larry in Florida replied to Tait's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    And what school did you attend?Larry RN in

  4. Will working at a Dr.'s office help you during Nursing school??

    Larry in Florida replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah,will help pay the high tuition LOL. Larry in

  5. consent for surgery - who's job is it

    Larry in Florida replied to MIRockstarRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Right on. I work in pre-op and your on the money with the consent stuff.Larry RN in

  6. Question for RNs. . . current nursing problems.

    Larry in Florida replied to Dove1019's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You don't have a clue!Larry RN in Florida

  7. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    Larry in Florida replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Relax,We let the inmate do all the work except for drawing up the insulin. No big whoop! Larry RN in

  8. Navy Hospital Corpman to LPN

    Larry in Florida replied to rob25910's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry not true.Depending on the training! Ask the recruiter! Larry RN in Florida - former Army Medic to LPN to

  9. Nursing as a CAREER

    Larry in Florida replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    You need to look closely at this

  10. Nursing as a CAREER

    Larry in Florida replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    Hey!,Ive been a soldier (7 years) a car dealer (20 years) , a stock broker (9 years) and a nurse for 12 years. Most money = car dealer and stock broker! most satisfaction by far medical field. BTW...

  11. NCLEx "Difficult" Question?

    Larry in Florida replied to Diahni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are all difficult if you don't know the answer! So get on the computer and start answering questions ( at least 5-7 thousand)good luck. Larry Rn in

  12. Requirements for taking the RN NCLEX.

    Larry in Florida replied to cathouse46's topic in General Nursing

    Nope ,Not that I'm aware of. Take the clinical and graduate! Larry RN in Fl EC

  13. How important is NLN accreditation?

    Larry in Florida replied to Favz's topic in General Nursing

    If its not NLN then don't mess with it.Thats my opinion. Larry RN in

  14. Problem removing male cath

    Larry in Florida replied to bubblyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well you shouldn't cut the cath, however there is a record of how much was put in the balloon right? make sure that amount is taken out right? Have the patient cough and pull firmly but not overly...

  15. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    Larry in Florida replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My,My My,All the meanness in this world. If we all could just treat and talk to each other with a little bit of compassion and love without taking it as an affront. Call me honey any time; I have been...

  16. Passing meds you did not pull.

    Larry in Florida replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let me catch that kind of crap going on! Larry RN in

  17. Ambulatory Surgical Center?

    Larry in Florida replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    just started 2 months ago in pre-op. love it!paper work yes but starting lots of iv's. ekg's, assisting with blocks (orthopedic same day surgery ) etc, etc. good luck!! larry in

  18. Working After the Bypass

    Larry in Florida replied to jimbo1395's topic in General Nursing

  19. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    Larry in Florida replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    City and County jails many of them will take you without one year experience! I know this for a fact.Larry in Florida

  20. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    Larry in Florida replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the site Prison health services (google it) and go to work using your skills and get paid well. The MD you spoke of; forget !! Your an RN not a med tech for petes sake! Now go for it.Larry in...

  21. Wrist blood pressure cuffs

    Larry in Florida replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a very accurate one. I use them as a screening tool however and if I get a reading out of the norm on goes the regular bp cuff and scope.Oh yes mine is a Sanyo and costs about

  22. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    Larry in Florida replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the local jail and start to work. You'll get good experience and a very decent starting pay.Larry RN in

  23. Came back from Meric Today...

    Larry in Florida replied to JasonCocchiola's topic in General Nursing

    Way too much money!!!!! I spent less than 10k with Excelsior college.Larry RN in

  24. burning at iv site when flushed with ns/hep.

    Larry in Florida replied to big apple's topic in General Nursing

    I would change the site. Flush slowly and see what happens.Larry RN in

  25. To aspirate or not to aspirate

    Larry in Florida replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    You do not aspirate when giving insulin SQ.Larry RN in